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CICEE 2023 gets tremendous response from Indian CE rental industry
CERA India took great pride in representing 45-50 Indian delegates who collectively showcased the Indian rental fraternity on this influential platform.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO
On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS
CNH Industrial announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong, a company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China.

Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

What are the latest innovations in the OTR tyres segment?
CW speaks to experts to understand new trends in the tyre market.

BICES 2023 conference held during ConExpo
On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.

More EPC companies join MYCRANE
Three more global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies have registered at the MYCRANE platform, following successful meetings at the recent bauma CONEXPO event in India.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS
Hemisphere is a leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong

Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

Soon there will be a trend of electrification in CE
Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO
BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

More EPC companies join MYCRANE
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects and IRB Infrastructure have all completed the customer registration process

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications
The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

Komatsu sales jump 28% in third quarter
Despite supply chain disruptions and increases in material prices and logistic costs, Komatsu saw net sales and operating income reach record highs on new equipment, parts and services in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2023.

Cutting Carbon Footprint
Waste is a big problem of concreting on site – whereas in precast any spare material can be recycled back into the production process.

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall
India is exploring ways to secure supplies of metals such as copper and lithium from some of the world's top producers by acquiring overseas mines as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand government sources said.

Creating Compact Foundations
The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.

Bringing the CE industry together
As one of the largest trade shows for the construction machinery sector, bauma CONEXPO INDIA enjoys support from important policy influencers in the Central and State governments.

Future growth will be greater in the Indian market
Amit Nangre, Executive Director, SIT PTC India, shares information on how the company’s products are helping the OEMs.

Sooner there will be a trend of electrification in construction equipment
Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products

We are going to be country’s first manufacturer of electric CE
Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on the key products on display during bauma CONEXPO.

Narinder Mittal appointed as Country Manager & MD of CNH India & SAARC
CNH Industrial India announces that Narinder Mittal has been appointed as the Country Manager & Managing Director of CNH Industrial (India) and will lead its Indian and SAARC’s Agriculture business. The appointment is effective January 1, 2023.

Future growth will be greater in the Indian market
Amit Nangre, Executive Director, SIT PTC India, shares information on how the company’s products are helping the OEMs.

All eyes on bauma CONEXPO!
The ‘Future of Nation Building’ is the main theme at this edition as all industry stakeholders converge to make India’s dream of infra-led development a reality.

The exhibition will bring together next-gen technologies to power India’s infra-growth ambitions
Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, elaborates on what the construction and infra-development ecosystem can expect from the upcoming edition in Greater Noida, and why this is a decisive platform for large and emerging players in the equipment sourcing and manufacturing market.

Narinder Mittal appointed as Country Manager & MD of CNH Industrial India & SAARC
Narinder succeeds Raunak Varma, who has been with CNH Industrial for over two decades.

Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane
Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

Zoomlion shines at Bauma!
Chinese construction machinery maker Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology drew wide attention at Bauma 2022. At a featured product release event held on October 24, Zoomlion launched 10-odd intelligent aerial work platform (AWP) products include scissor lift, straight boom and crank-type models, which won a number of prospective orders from clients in the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Iraq, Switzerland, and Germany.

Europe-India Day Symposium at Bauma Forum
During Bauma 2022, “Europe- India Day” was organised by the CECE, ICEMA and VDMA India on October 26, 2022.

Zoomlion shines at Bauma!
Zoomlion launched 10-odd intelligent AWPs

Smooth road ahead!
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.

On The Roll
The OTR tyre market is forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.

“Digitalisation plays a major role in today’s mining operation.”
Animesh Nandy, National Sales Manager, (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka), Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India.

Construction equipment industry in difficult waters!
As recently as February, incoming orders in the construction machinery industry had manufacturers with production facilities in Germany looking ahead to 2022 with the hope that single-digit sales growth of 7 percent could be achieved if the situation on the supplier side improved.

XCMG launches 7th edition of apprentice programme
XCMG, the 3rd largest construction machinery company in the world, is beginning their seventh edition of the annual large-scale integrated Marketing Creative Event, XCMG Apprentice, called “XCMG Time Traveler”.

Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI
The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) has witnessed a challenging time in the first half of 2022 as a result of increased input costs, particularly steel, aluminum, and nickel prices.

Auto component sector sees record turnover of Rs 4.2 trillion in FY22: ACMA
Indian auto components industry clocked its highest-ever turnover of Rs 4.2 trillion in 2021-22, registering a growth of 23 per cent on the back of strong performance in exports

Components industry to witness 60% decline due to EVs: AIFI President
AIFI has expressed concerns to the government over high steel, aluminum, and nickel prices, as the increase in steel prices has damaged the Indian forging industry

Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI
• The increase in steel, aluminium, and nickel prices have hammered the industry in India

XCMG launches 7th edition of apprentice programme
The annual large-scale integrated marketing creative event is called XCMG Time Traveler

Construction equipment industry in difficult waters!
Some companies are on short-time work because of a lack of material and preliminary products.

Volvo testing first large electric excavator
Taking the next step to battery power for its machine line-up, Volvo Construction Equipment has electrified its first large crawler excavator as a customer pilot.

Why Precast is Central to Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?

Loaded with opportunities
The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range
India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range.

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range
India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range

Battery industry revenues to surpass $168 billion by 2030
The battery industry revenues may surpass $168 billion by 2030 but severe global shortages are highly expected from 2025.

Deere, Wacker Neuson Ink Deal for Compact Excavators in North America
John Deere has announced a collaborative supply agreement with Wacker Neuson to produce and distribute compact excavators for the North American market.

Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency
Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.

Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang team launches largest Potain topless crane
Customers in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets have an exciting new high-capacity topless tower crane available, the Potain MCT 805 which is manufactured at Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang, China factory.

JCB’s thrust on digital technologies
Excon 2021 is indeed going to be the first major exhibition for the construction equipment industry, post-pandemic, hence, expectations are high. There is likely to be an even greater active participation by the industry than what we have seen in the past editions.

Infra growth to boost filter demand
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions.

XCMG’s integrated solutions at bauma China
Leading construction machinery manufacturer XCMG presented its best products and brightest technologies in a super exhibition at the 2020 bauma China.

Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Sustainability in logistics
Sustainability within logistics is expected to be taken up on a larger scale, with digitalisation and automation being prime movers of such operations, writes Huseni Vohra of Ocean Insights.

CII Excon 2021 to aid India to become second largest CE market by 2030
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the 11th edition of Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment, and construction technology trade fair, which will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from May 17-21, 2022.

LiuGong set up new lineups of excavators and wheel loaders
"Over the last few years, LiuGong has dabbled in the global quarry and aggregates markets, but the Chinese manufacturer now claims to be making a full entry into the sector.

German construction equipment industry continues to grow
The order intake in the construction equipment (CE) industry allows manufacturers with production sites in Germany to look forward to 2022 with peace of mind. When companies will be able to achieve turnover, on the other hand, is an open question, as materials continue to be in short supply and supply chain problems are delaying the production of CE

Towering up
Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.

Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors

German construction equipment industry continues to grow
In 2021, the CE sector achieved a 22-percentage increase in turnover compared to the same period of previous year.

LiuGong set up new lineups of excavators and wheel loaders
The refreshed 856H and 890H wheel loaders, as well as the 913FCR and 922F excavators, were on display at the recent World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants
The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.

Battery vehicles are now trending in the market
Today India is one of the fastest-growing economies – power consumption and steel are prime indicators of growth, and are having a northward trend hence the demand for minerals and metals both are growing in India.

We are trying to scan India For our global model
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann
Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India

Top popular construction equipment companies in India
The infrastructure sector has witnessed a rapid growth within the country. With many ongoing projects, nation is for sure going to taste its development soon, but along with it many industries associated with infrastructure has evolved. One such industry is the construction equipment industry.

Dayco further strengthens global capabilities for heavy-duty segment
Dayco announces the addition of its new state-of-the-art viscous damper production line at Manesar, serving commercial vehicles, off-highway, and light-duty OEMs across the globe.

Demand for drives is linked to levels of automation
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) continues to be the largest industry for LV motor drives. The sector is nearly twice the size of the next largest.

Wirtgen turning 60 – A driver of innovation with rich history
Construction machinery from Windhagen is in use all over the world today. In addition to Wirtgen cold milling machines, which are found on virtually every road rehabilitation job site, the machine manufacturer also produces technologically leading recyclers, soil stabilizers, slipform pavers, and surface miners.

Growing at a steady pace
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions

Schwing Stetter wins ‘Trainer of the Year 2021’ at EI Awards
Schwing Stetter was awarded at the 9th Equipment India Awards.

Unlocking the mining potential
The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

Gates launches MXT with XtraTuff Plus Cover
Gates introduces MEGASys™ MXT™ with XtraTuff™ Plus cover (MXT-XTP), a universally applicable hydraulic hose, featuring Gates' patent-pending wire-braid technology.

Terex's new manufacturing facility in China
Terex Materials Processing (MP), a global leader in materials processing equipment, is pleased to announce the purchase of a new facility located in Jiading District, Shanghai, China to manufacture Powerscreen equipment for the domestic China market.

The demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high
Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires

Video Roundtable: Emerging trends in warehousing & importance of MHE
Industrial Products Finder (IPF) and Equipment India (EI), along with Kelley Material Handling Equipment India as the Associate Partner, hosted a video roundtable – titled “Emerging trends in warehousing and importance of MHE”.

Terex's new manufacturing facility in China
Terex Materials Processing (MP), a global leader in materials processing equipment, is pleased to announce the purchase of a new facility located in Jiading District, Shanghai, China to manufacture Powerscreen equipment for the domestic China market.

India may lose second largest stainless steel producer spot to Indonesia in CY2021: ISSDA
Massive capacity build-up by Chinese stainless-steel companies in Indonesia to become operational this year | Surplus production may be targeted at Indian markets

Jindal Stainless revenue up 36% YoY
JSHL’s sales volume stood at 182,474 tonnes, up by 23% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY).

CNH Industrial (India) continues proactive measures to combat Covid-19 related matters
A task force has been set up to help employees and their families

India, EU to join hands to build global infra projects
India and the European Union (EU) are looking to team up and build infrastructure projects globally that would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The worst is over for the CV industry
In 2008, two leading players, Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, in the commercial vehicle business joined hands with a common vision of driving modernisation in the commercial transport business in India.

Liebherr achieves over Euro 10 bn in annual turnover
Despite the modest slowdown of the global economy, Liebherr registered a strong volume of orders in the first quarter of 2020. Starting at the end of the first quarter, the coronavirus pandemic began to affect business activities in many markets.

Liebherr achieves over Euro 10 bn in annual turnover
In 2020, the Liebherr Group achieved a turnover of Euro 10,341 million. Compared to the previous year, the company posted a decline of Euro 1,409 million, or 12%.

The D-factor
Where the demand will be coming from for the construction equipment industry?

Demand diversity in CE sector
Infrastructure is a silver lining in the pandemic for many States. With the lockdowns in place in most States during 2020 and reduced vehicle traffic, crews continued their road work and were getting more work done than usual.

CE sector secures jobs in a difficult environment
Globally, sales of construction machinery fell by three per cent in 2020, but the Chinese market grew by 30 per cent, so the global market excluding China actually slowed by 17 per cent.

1st IIEF lauds innovations in 5 categories
Industrial Products Finder (IPF), India’s largest circulated industrial magazine in its 49th year, virtually hosted First IPF Industrial Excellence Forum (IIEF) which comprised of two major segments— Conference and 5th IPF Industrial Excellence Awards, on January 15, 2021.

How can the auto components industry bounce back
Financial year (FY) 2020-2021 was a year of transition for the auto components industry. There were new challenges in the form of outburst of Covid-19, loss in production, supply side disruptions, etc.

Stainless steel production declines by 19% to 3.17 MT in CY2020: ISSDA
India remains second-largest producer globally despite a challenging year.

Lintec asphalt plant keeps essential projects on track in Ningbo
With its impressive output of up to 320 t/h, a Lintec CSM4000HS20-SE asphalt batching plant has helped a major Chinese contractor meet the pressing demands of several prestigious projects over the past 18 months.

Will cement demand grow post-pandemic?
Automation, digital transformation, new energy sources dominate discussion

Potain tower cranes deliver versatile performance to construction projects in China
Potain top-slewing cranes are helping to build a real estate development in Xiangshan and a chemical plant in Zhenhai

BSLBATT lithium forklift battery with game-changing tech
For “BSLBATT” (a China NO 1 in exporting LiFePO4 forklift battery for the replacement lead-acid battery market), the world leader in lithium battery technology, "The world's most outstanding green power provider" is not just a compelling slogan.

Operational visibility & automation central to maritime logistics of future
Sustainability within logistics is expected to be taken up on a larger scale, with digitalisation and automation being prime movers of such operations, writes Huseni Vohra of Ocean Insights.